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Ortelius, Abraham — Michel Coignet, ed.
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5,000 - 8,000 USD
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L'Epitome du Theatre de l'Univers d'Abraham Ortelius. Antwerp: Johannes Keerbergen, 1602
Oblong 8vo (4 7/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 124 x 162 mm). Engraved architectural title, 123 maps as text illustrations, 2 engraved diagrams; title soiled and with marginal pen-trials, lower outer blank corner of title and front endpaper mended, dampstain in lower margin not affecting images, dampstain deterioration and fraying in lower fore-edge of last few leaves not affecting images, occasional small spots. Contemporary limp vellum, ms. title on spine, a few stains. Blue cloth drop-box.
Oblong 8vo (4 7/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 124 x 162 mm). Engraved architectural title, 123 maps as text illustrations, 2 engraved diagrams; title soiled and with marginal pen-trials, lower outer blank corner of title and front endpaper mended, dampstain in lower margin not affecting images, dampstain deterioration and fraying in lower fore-edge of last few leaves not affecting images, occasional small spots. Contemporary limp vellum, ms. title on spine, a few stains. Blue cloth drop-box.
Provenance
Duret, M.D. (ms. exlibris on small slip pasted over upper margin of title)
Literature
Koeman III, Ort 64; Phillips 417
Condition
title soiled and with marginal pen-trials, lower outer blank corner of title and front endpaper mended, dampstain in lower margin not affecting images, dampstain deterioration and fraying in lower fore-edge of last few leaves not affecting images, occasional smal spots. Contemporary limp vellum, ms. title on spine, in a blue cloth drop-box.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Second edition of an entirely new pocket atlas based on Ortelius' Theatrum. A new text was written by Michel Coignet (1549-1623), a Belgian "mathematical practitioner" then in the service of the archdukes Albert and Isabel. The 123 small maps were newly engraved by Ambrosius and Ferdinand Arsenius, with better technique than the original maps by Galle, and bearing latitudes and longitudes in their borders for the first time.